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Phenylketonuria (PKU): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

البيلة الفينيل كيتونية

Quick summary

Inherited metabolic error detected on newborn screening. Treated with low-phenylalanine diet, sapropterin, or pegvaliase.

Last updated: 21 July 2026
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Treatment

  • Low-phenylalanine diet.
  • Sapropterin (Kuvan).
  • Pegvaliase (Palynziq).